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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.50, 9,881.46 and 4,016.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.50, 9,881.46 and 4,016.69 is: 5,543.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.50 : 9,881.46 = 4,016.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.50/9,881.46 = 4,016.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.50x = 9,881.46 × 4,016.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.50x = 39,690,749.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,690,749.22/7,160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.01

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